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South East Water is facing renewed scrutiny after it emerged that its chief executive, David Hinton, could receive a bonus of up to £400,000 despite widespread supply disruptions that left thousands of customers without water.

The potential payout has drawn criticism from shareholders and customers following a series of outages across parts of south-east England. In recent months, burst mains and infrastructure failures have caused prolonged interruptions, with some households reporting days without running water. The incidents have added to public frustration at water companies already under pressure over reliability and performance.

According to company disclosures, the bonus forms part of a ...

Local elections across parts of England are facing significant disruption, with more than 20 council contests now expected to be postponed until 2027. The delays come amid ongoing boundary reviews and wider local government reorganisation, creating uncertainty over the electoral timetable and renewed political tension.

Ministers have indicated that councils affected by redrawn ward boundaries may not be ready to hold elections in May 2026. Several local authorities have requested postponements, arguing that voters should not be asked to elect councillors under boundaries that are about to change. As a result, councillors’ terms in some areas are likely to be extended, ...

Emergency services were called into action after suspected unexploded World War Two bombs were discovered at separate sites in Devon, prompting precautionary evacuations and safety cordons.

In Plymouth, construction workers uncovered what is believed to be historic ordnance near the city centre, including the Millbay area. Police quickly established a cordon and evacuated nearby residents and businesses as a precaution. Devon and Cornwall Police said the measure was taken to ensure public safety while specialist teams assessed the object.

Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units were deployed to examine the device. Residents were moved to safe locations, and road closures were ...

The ongoing saga involving Robert Jenrick, a former Conservative cabinet minister, has come to represent more than a dispute about one individual. Instead, it has crystallised deeper problems facing the UK Conservative Party as it struggles to redefine itself after electoral defeat and the loss of power.

Jenrick, once seen as a rising figure on the Tory right, has found himself at the centre of renewed scrutiny over his political positioning and conduct. While the immediate row has focused on Jenrick personally, the broader reaction within Westminster has been revealing. Senior figures, commentators and party members have treated the episode as ...

Former US president Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to escalating protests in Minnesota, raising the prospect of federal troops being deployed to quell unrest linked to immigration enforcement.

The warning followed several days of demonstrations in Minnesota, centred on Minneapolis, where protesters have gathered outside federal buildings to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Tensions have increased after confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement, with reports of property damage and injuries adding to concerns over public safety.

Trump said the federal government would step in if state and local authorities were unable to restore order, ...

Denmark has confirmed the deployment of additional military forces to Greenland, joined by support from NATO allies, as attention intensifies on security in the strategically vital Arctic region. The move comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions and renewed debate over alliance obligations linked to Greenland’s defence.

Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, occupies a crucial position between North America and Europe. Its location has long given it strategic importance for missile defence, surveillance, and control of emerging Arctic shipping routes. As climate change accelerates ice melt, the region is becoming more accessible, increasing competition among major powers.

Danish officials have ...

Declassified UK has published a video report titled “Labour MPs caught attending Israel lobby lunch” examining a private lunch event in central London involving Labour Friends of Israel (LFI) and a number of Labour politicians. The report shows the journalist approaching MPs and other attendees as they enter a hotel venue, asking whether they are attending the LFI lunch and raising questions about the group’s funding and transparency.

In the footage, politicians approached or identified include Peter Kyle, Luke Akehurst, Mark Sewards, and Steve Yemm. Some respond briefly, with several framing their position as support for a negotiated two-state solution.

The report ...

Iran has issued a warning that it would retaliate against US interests if Washington carries out military strikes, as reports emerge of American personnel being withdrawn from bases across the Middle East. The warning underscores rising tensions following speculation that the US administration may be weighing military action against Tehran.

Iranian officials said any attack on the country would be met with a response, framing the warning as a deterrence message rather than a declaration of intent to escalate. The statements followed reports that the United States has begun withdrawing some personnel from regional bases, including sites in the Gulf, as ...

According to reporting discussed by Novara Media, a decision by Donald Trump to launch military action against Iran could come within the next 24 hours. The assessment is based on information attributed to Western officials and follows indications of heightened military precautions across the Gulf region.

A key signal cited is the withdrawal of US personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest American military facility in the Middle East. The base has previously been targeted by Iranian missiles following earlier US actions, and moving personnel is widely interpreted as a force-protection measure ahead of a potential strike. Reports ...

China recorded its largest-ever trade surplus in 2025, reaching approximately $1.19 trillion, as export growth outpaced imports despite continued trade tensions with the United States. The figure marked a sharp increase on the previous year and underscored the resilience of China’s export-driven model even as tariffs and technology restrictions remained in place.

Exports grew by more than 5% year on year, while imports were broadly flat. Although shipments from China to the United States fell by around 20% over the year, exporters redirected goods to other markets, including parts of Asia, Europe and the Global South. This shift helped offset losses ...